Africa (part of a set of four)

After an engraving by Johann Sadeler I Netherlandish

Designer After a design by Dirck Barendsz. Netherlandish

Former Attribution Cornelis van Daten the Younger

late 17th–early 18th century

Not on view

The scene on these plates (59.208.30–.33) are copied from engravings by Johannes Sadeler (1550–1600), dated 1581) of designs by Dirk Barendsz (1534–1592).

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Title: Africa (part of a set of four)
Artist: After an engraving by Johann Sadeler I (Netherlandish, Brussels 1550–1600/1601 Venice)
Designer: After a design by Dirck Barendsz. (Netherlandish, Amsterdam 1534–1592 Amsterdam)
Former Attribution: Cornelis van Daten the Younger (1638–1664)
Date: late 17th–early 18th century
Culture: German, Frankfurt
Medium: Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions: 1 1/16 × 8 3/4 in. (2.7 × 22.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959
Object Number: 59.208.32
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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